30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nasi Lemak Bungkus (Express Packet)
85% authentic · Malaysian
A simplified, 'grab-and-go' version of Nasi Lemak, where the rice and essential accompaniments are wrapped in a banana leaf or parchment paper for convenience.
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Ingredients
- Cooked Jasmine rice4 cups
- Coconut milk1/2 cup
- Pandan leaves1-2 leaves, optional
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Ikan Bilis (dried anchovies)1/4 cup
- Peanuts1/4 cup
- Sambal Belacan1/4 cup
- Banana leaves or parchment paper4 sheets
- Vegetable oilfor frying
Steps
- 1
Gently warm the cooked rice with coconut milk, pandan leaves (if using), and salt until fragrant. Remove pandan leaves.
- 2
Fry the ikan bilis until crispy. Roast the peanuts.
- 3
Lay out the banana leaves or parchment paper. Place a portion of the warm rice in the center of each.
- 4
Top the rice with a spoonful of sambal, a sprinkle of ikan bilis, and peanuts.
- 5
Fold the leaves or paper to create a neat packet. Serve immediately.
